I think the real winner here is the country of Brazil. they opened their arms and welcomed the world to join them in a festival of football. and far from the orgy of disorganisation and violence that it promised to be, it actually seemed to come close to meeting some health and safety standards. the fans celebrated together, it was a beautiful time. a time that we all shared with them, watching from our living rooms and public houses across the country. they fostered this togetherness, they encouraged us to join up, under the all-unifying banner of football, and they proved themselves to be fine hosts in every way. so accommodating were they.. so accommodating. it's a lesson to us all.